Llanito: Exploring the Landscape
Llanito: Exploring the Landscape
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Produced by Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation and Gibraltar Cultural Services, ‘Llanito exploring the Landscape’ delves into what Llanito is or means to people and how it is being used. We pose different questions in relation to Gibraltar’s unique expression and one thing seems clear, the topic continues to generate plenty of debate and difference of opinion, stirring many emotions and points of view.Today, as we navigate our place in a rapidly changing world, Llanito continues to evolve. The younger generations are shaping it with new expressions and influences, while also grappling with language loss and the challenges of maintaining this unique linguistic heritage in a digital and globalised age. The question of what it means to speak Llanito or not to speak Llanito? is tied to broader questions about identity, community, and the future of Gibraltar itself. In this Podcast series we share the full interviews with the academics and linguists who featured throughout the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Focuses on linguistic identity, cultural heritage, and community evolution with episodes discussing the significance of Llanito in the modern context, the impact of younger generations on its use, and the debate surrounding language preservation and recognition.
Produced by Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation and Gibraltar Cultural Services, ‘Llanito exploring the Landscape’ delves into what Llanito is or means to people and how it is being used. We pose different questions in relation to Gibraltar’s unique expression and one thing seems clear, the topic continues to generate plenty of debate and difference of opinion, stirring many emotions and points of view.
Today, as we navigate our place in a rapidly changing world, Llanito continues to evolve. The younger generations are shaping it with new expressions and influences, while also grappling with language loss and the challenges of maintaining this unique linguistic heritage in a digital and globalised age. The question of what it means to speak Llanito or not to speak Llanito? is tied to broader questions about identity, community, and the future of Gibraltar itself. In this Podcast series we share the full interviews with the academics and linguists who featured throughout the series.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ahead of the removal of the physical frontier at the Gibraltar-Spain border, Professor Ioanna Sitaridou of the University of Cambridge explores the dynamic nature of language and identity through the lens of Llanito. Drawing on her expertise in historical linguistics, she challenges common myths about “pure” or fixed languages, revealing how contact, migration, and power shape the way we speak.
From the evolution of Mediterranean lingua francas to the impact of colonial histories and globalisation, Sitaridou unpacks why some languages gain prestige while others are marginalised and what happens when speakers begin to lose confidence in their own voice. She also reflects on multilingualism, cultural survival, and the deeply human drive to connect across borders, both physical and psychological.
An interesting conversation about language, identity, and the choices our community may face in preserving, or losing, our linguistic heritage.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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